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Wine, Food and Wairarapa Coast Overnight Tour
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Minimum drinking age is 18 years
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A moderate amount of walking is involved with optional challenging hikes. Bring comfortable walking or hiking shoes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Take a scenic drive up the Hutt Valley to the Stuart Macaskill Lakes and Kaitoke Regional Park including the film site of Rivendell. Enjoy the awe-inspiring drive over the Remutaka Ranges to the shores of Lake Onoke for a seaside lunch. Explore the spectacular ‘badlands erosion’ forming earth pillars at the Putangirua Pinnacles before visiting the North Island’s largest permanent fur seal colony. Finally conquer the climb to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse at the south eastern most point of the North Island. Dinner is served back in Martinborough at the historic Martinborough Hotel. Day Two sees you head to the east coast and traverse the Deliverance Track up to Castle Rock. Wander along the la...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Narration by an expert local driver guide in a private vehicle
Pick up and drop service
Gratuities
Accommodation
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are at the guest’s own expense.
Meeting Points
Departure
Takina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
The tour departs from the Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street). Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
Return
Wine, Food and Wairarapa Coast Overnight Tour
About
Take a scenic drive up the Hutt Valley to the Stuart Macaskill Lakes and Kaitoke Regional Park including the film site of Rivendell. Enjoy the awe-inspiring drive over the Remutaka Ranges to the shores of Lake Onoke for a seaside lunch. Explore the spectacular ‘badlands erosion’ forming earth pillars at the Putangirua Pinnacles before visiting the North Island’s largest permanent fur seal colony. Finally conquer the climb to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse at the south eastern most point of the North Island. Dinner is served back in Martinborough at the historic Martinborough Hotel. Day Two sees you head to the east coast and traverse the Deliverance Track up to Castle Rock. Wander along the la...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Narration by an expert local driver guide in a private vehicle
Pick up and drop service
Gratuities
Accommodation
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are at the guest’s own expense.
Meeting Points
Departure
Takina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
The tour departs from the Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street). Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
Return
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Wild south Wairarapa coast
8 Stops
1
Stuart Macaskill Lakes Viewpoint
Viewing platform that grants spectacular views across the lakes and the valley beyond.
10 minutes
2
Kaitoke Regional Park
Cross the swing bridge to access a loop track through virgin native podocarp-hardwood forest including Kahikatea trees over 1000 years old. Finish with a visit to Rivendell, the LOTR film site.
20 minutes
3
Remutaka Rail Trail - Kaitoke
Enjoy spectacular views from the summit of the Remutaka Ranges.
10 minutes
4
Lake Ferry Hotel
Enjoy lunch overlooking Lake Onoke in the bar and hotel dating back to the 1850s. (Lunch is at the guest’s own expense.)
1 hour
5
Pinnacles Track
Explore the spectacular ‘badlands erosion’ that has formed towering earth pillars at the Putangirua Pinnacles. Those with moderate fitness or better can attempt the 1.5 hour return loop track that takes you to a spectacular lookout over the pinnacles themselves. Enjoy the LOTR film site used as the 'Paths of the Dead'.
1 hour and 30 minutes
6
Matakitaki-a-Kupe Reserve
Visit the largest permanent New Zealand fur seal colony in the North Island. Watch these beautiful wild animals in their natural environment.
30 minutes
7
Cape Palliser Lighthouse
Climb the 252 steps to the base of the Cape Palliser Lighthouse at the south eastern most point of the North Island of New Zealand. Enjoy the amazing views out over the Pacific Ocean, the Cook Strait and along Cape Palliser itself.
30 minutes
8
The Martinborough Hotel
Enjoy an amazing dinner at the Union Square, a modern NZ bistro with a French influence. (Dinner is at the guest’s own expense.)
